There’s a lot going on this week! Weekly concerts in the park continue, along with Friday night concerts at wineries. The Shedd’s Oregon Festival of American Music summer festival has multiple events scheduled each day. It’s First Friday Art Walk in Eugene, and other communities such as Cottage Grove and Veneta have first Friday (or Saturday) art events. What will you do this week?
August 1
Night With The Chef Dinner Event | Enjoy an incredible evening of food and wine with six courses and four wine pairings with Chef Gabe Weaver. Elizabeth’s Wine Lounge, heartoforegonwine.com
August 1
Flavorfest | Celebrate our region’s farm-to-table bounty while supporting Cascade Health’s nonprofit services, including compassionate end-of-life care at Pete Moore Hospice House. You’ll enjoy four small plates, each custom-paired with a cocktail, wine, beer or mocktail from some of our region’s best local chefs, vintners, distillers and brewers. Plus, groove to high-energy music by Candy Apple Bleu and enter to win irresistible raffle packages. Ninkasi Atrium, https://www.cascadehealth.org/flavorfest
August 1
Silenus Run Club | Come join the fun on Thursdays for a community run on the Amazon Trail where they start and finish at Drop Bear Brewery. Distances vary from 3 to 5 miles. Your pace can be whatever you’re comfortable with! All are welcome to run or walk! Stick around after the run to have a beer with fellow runners. Drop Bear Brewery, @silenus_run_club
August 2
First Friday ArtWalk | Celebrate Eugene’s vibrant art scene during the October First Friday ArtWalk! Pick up your ArtWalk guide at Farmers Market Pavilion (85 E 8th Ave.) and then take a self-guided tour of the galleries and art venues. Our area museums also offer free admission on the first Friday. This week, come by the Pavilion to support our Native, Indigenous, and POC community makers. Dive into performances and activities with guest producers Kunu Dittmer-Bearchum and Michael Leslie, among others. Downtown Eugene, lanearts.org
August 2
David Diethelm – “On The Inner Road – No Flights” | The snapshots taken on the “Inner Road” of the mind are sometimes just impressions — just like those odd road trip photos that make you wonder what you were thinking. They both capture the essence of the thought, time or place. David’s art practice is primarily oil on canvas with some mixed media, pyrography, a bit of watercolor, encaustic and etching. New Zone Gallery, newzonegallery.org
August 2
Iliza: The Get Ready Tour | Iliza, a top comedian, has a devoted fan base crafting their own merchandise. Known for six Netflix specials and a sketch show, she also stars in the fan documentary “Iliza Shlesinger: Over & Over.” Iliza is the youngest winner of “Last Comic Standing” and frequently guest hosts on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Hult Center, hultcenter.org
August 2
Yard Dogs | In addition to music and food, Bennett Vineyards will have their full lineup of whites, reds, signature pinot noirs, cold hard ciders, and local beers on tap. Bennett Vineyards, bennettvineyardsor.com
August 2
Soulstruck | Friday Night Music at Silvan Ridge Winery is back with more live music on Silvan Ridge’s outdoor stage. Also on tap are food carts and partnerships with local charities so that every concert is giving back to our community. Silvan Ridge Winery, heartoforegonwine.com
August 2
Oakridge First Friday Art Walk | Oakridge has a host of galleries and partnering businesses and showing artists situated on Uptown’s First Street. The First Friday Art Walks are presented and supported by community partners such as The Oakridge Council for Art and Culture, The Uptown Business and Revitalization Association, and the Community Festivals Association. Discover local artists’ paintings and photography and try some artisanal foods while mingling with friends new and old. Uptown Oakridge, oakridgeartwalk
August 2 & 3
Themed Wine Tastings at Sundance Wine Cellars | Sundance Wine Cellars’ free themed wine tastings highlight various wine regions on Fridays, and on Saturdays, they host local and regional wineries. Apart from the weekends, their tasting bar is always open and has free samples of their featured wines. Sundance Wine Cellars has Oregon’s largest selection of wine and is one of the oldest wine retailers in the Willamette Valley. Since 1983, Sundance Wine Cellars has provided an unparalleled selection of wine from Oregon, the Pacific Northwest and around the world. Sundance Wine Cellars, orwines.com
August 3
The Saturday Market | The Saturday Market is a weekly celebration of local arts and food. Over 250 artisans sell handcrafted goods – this is the perfect place to shop for unique gifts. The Saturday Market is the oldest weekly open-air crafts festival in the U.S.
eugenesaturdaymarket.org
August 3
SPIN Senior Health & Wellness Fair | Discover living assistance options, retirement housing options, independent, assisted, and memory living, senior health and wellness. Learn from exhibitors such as Veterans Services, Medicaid and Medicare options. There will be entertainment, giveaways, refreshments and more! Campbell Community Center, spinlane.org
August 3 & 4
Shakespeare in the Park’s “The Tempest” | O brave new world! Free Shakespeare in the Park Theatre Company presents the exciting, magical and romantic play, The Tempest! Bring picnics, blankets, lawn chairs and join in an evening of fun at Amazon Park’s centrally located South Lawn Amphitheater. All performances of The Tempest are family friendly, ADA accessible and free of charge. Performances are also held August 10th & 11th, 17th & 18th, and 24th and 25th. Amazon Community Center & Park-South Lawn Amphitheater, FreeShakespeareinthePark
August 3
Veneta’s First Saturday Art Tour | The First Saturday Art Tour is held at various businesses in Veneta, but take the chance to tour Applegate’s Member Gallery and Classroom, and sign up for a class or workshop. Join their artists at the craft table and explore a new artform while meeting some talented local artisans. Shop at the Member Gallery for that perfect one-of-a-kind gift, and don’t forget about their famous Craft Kits, still only $5 each. Applegate Art Guild & Gallery, applegateartguild.wixsite.com
August 3 & 4
Trek Theater | Trek Theater is presenting “The Arsenal Of Freedom” on August 3, 4, 10, and 11 at 6 pm at their new location at Irving Grange in Eugene. Irving Grange, TrekTheater
August 4
“Blues In The Night” The 2024 Jazz Party | Chuck Redd hosts, as the featured musicians from both weeks of Oregon Festival of American Music 2024 convene for the traditional Sunday afternoon jazz party in Jaqua Concert Hall. This year Chuck and company focus on Classic Songbook standards in a nod to this summer’s theme. The afternoon will be made up of 6 sets over 3 1/2 hours. Part of The Shedd’s Oregon Festival of American Music 2024. The Shedd, theshedd.org
August 6
Tomato Fest at Tuesday Market | Tomatoes are a quintessential summertime fruit, and we are lucky enough to have booths brimming with many shapes, colors, and sizes of them! Celebrate all that is the tomato at a special Tuesday market during National Farmers Market Week. This day features educational presentations, cooking demonstrations, tomato sampling, live music, games, art activities, and more alongside your usual market shopping experience — all for free! Big thanks to Upper Willamette Soil and Water Conservation District for sponsoring this event! Lane County Farmers Market, lanecountyfarmersmarket.org
August 7
Sing-Along: Gems from the 1940s & ’50s | Part of The Shedd’s Oregon Festival of American Music 2024. The Festival Community Sing-Alongs are a great way to get into the music! Each sing-along has its own song list, open to all-comers. Amy Adams leads this week’s Sing-Along, which focuses on popular songs of the 1940s and ’50s coming out of both Broadway and early Hollywood, including songs by lyricists Yip Harburg, Johnny Mercer, Sammy Cahn, Frank Loewsser, and many more! The Shedd, theshedd.org
August 7
Walk It Off with the Y Join in the family-friendly fun with themed nights, weekly raffles, and guided and independent walks at the new Y at 600 E. 24th Ave. The event is free and is held from 5:30-6:30 pm every Wednesday. This week’s theme is “Cancer Survivor Day.” Free. Alton Baker Park, eugeneymca.org
August 7
Concerts in the Park | Soak up summer vibes at Willamalane’s Concerts in the Park series at Island Park! Immerse yourself in weekly live concerts featuring a large range of musical styles, including rock, country, and Latinx beats. Bring along blankets or chairs to enjoy the music, and purchase beer, wine, and concessions. On August 7 enjoy Jenny Don’t & The Spurs. Island Park, willamalane.org/concerts
August 7
Coburg Concerts in the Park | Enjoy music in the evening at the park! Bring a blanket or lawn chair for a relaxing summer evening. On August 7 enjoy Honey Brown Band. Coburg’s Pavilion Park, coburgmainstreet.com
August 7
Cottage Grove Concerts in the Park | Cottage Grove’s “Concerts in the Park” is a free, annual series showcasing local talent for all to enjoy every week from mid-June through August. A market runs in conjunction with the concerts where vendors sell food and arts and crafts. The vendor market opens at 5:30 p.m. On August 7 enjoy Lloyd Tolbert Band. Cottage Grove’s Bohemia Park, cgchamber.com
Through August 10
Oregon Festival of American Music 2024 | This summer, Oregon Festival of American Music pays tribute to the lyricists of the Classic Songbook. Multiple daily performances including movies and talks round out a very full calendar. The Shedd, theshedd.org
Through August 10
“Oregon Coast” Opening Reception at White Lotus Gallery | This summer, White Lotus Gallery is bringing the cool sea breezes from the Pacific Ocean to downtown Eugene! This Oregon coast-themed exhibition will feature the works of 10 artists — Rich Bergeman, Jon Jay Cruson, Dirk Eshleman, Analee Fuentes, Satoko Motouji, Connie Mueller, Jamie Newton, Lillian Pitt, Margaret Prentice, and Gary Tepfer – and showcase reduction linocut prints, paintings, photography, mixed media art, and sculptures. Come to see the Oregon coast we all know and love through these artists’ eyes! White Lotus Gallery, wlotus.com
Through August 30
Michael Z Taylor: The Willfulness of Being – Finale | The Willfulness of Being – Finale is a majestic exhibition from revered local photographer Michael Z. Taylor. It opens July 13 at Don Dexter Gallery and is on view through August 30. Opening reception Saturday, July 13, 1–4pm, with light bites and refreshments. Don Dexter Gallery, dondextergallery.com
Through October 29
Sarkis Antikajian exhibit | Cheshire’s Sarkis Antikajian has recently published his memoir, “An Artist’s Odyssey, from Dream to Reality.” Many of Sarkis’s stunning works are featured in a new show, which opened June 23. Studio 7, Studioevents
